Overview

Through active instruction of sport science and physical health education courses students graduate with the skills to find employment in fitness centres, the spa industry, summer camps and recreation centres.

The Physical Education diploma from Vancouver Island University is the first two years of the Bachelor of Kinesiology, or Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Kinesiology.

The diploma assists students in seeking employment in the health and fitness industry, municipal parks and recreation programs and other sports programming.

Students must complete 60 semester-credit-hours of coursework with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 (“C”) to be eligible for the diploma.

Students who have been awarded advanced credit standing must complete a minimum of 30 semester-credit-hours at VIU, with a Grade Point Average of 2.0 (“C”). Students should be aware that admission to the diploma program does not guarantee registration in all the required courses. Please contact the Kinesiology Department for more information.

Graduates of VIU’s Physical Education Diploma program have found employment in:

Numerous health and fitness related industries including:

Spas

Aerobic/fitness centres

Wellness centres

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Anatomy

Instructional Strategies for Sport and Physical Education

Human Physiology

Physical Growth and Motor Development
Exercise Prescription

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

General admission requirements apply.

A minimum grade of "C+" in English 12, or equivalent.

A minimum grade of "C+" in Anatomy and Physiology 12, or equivalent.

Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent.

Notes on Admission

Application and admission into this program does not guarantee enrolment into any specific courses. Registration into the courses listed is based upon availability and completed course prerequisites.

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Tuition Fees

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24473 CAD / year

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5092 CAD / year

≈ 5092 CAD / year

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Overview

The diploma assists students in seeking employment in the health and fitness industry, municipal parks and recreation programs and other sports programming.

Graduates of VIU’s Physical Education Diploma program have found employment in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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